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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.24, 1,363.20 and 361.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.24, 1,363.20 and 361.80 is: 542.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.24 : 1,363.20 = 361.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.24/1,363.20 = 361.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.24x = 1,363.20 × 361.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.24x = 493,205.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,205.76/909.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.44

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